Michigan
State University Extension
Preserving
Food Safely - 01600792
10/13/97
BLACK
WALNUTS- CRACKING
Wear gloves while hulling; use care in selecting a
place
to hull because nuts will stain. Pound with a hammer
to
remove the hull. Wash and dry nuts. Soak 15 minutes in
water
or place in a wet cloth overnight. Crack nuts with a
hammer.
ENGLISH
WALNUTS- CRACKING
Set on flat end, then strike pointed end with a hammer.
PECANS-
CRACKING
Soak 6 to 8 hours in cold, salted water ( 1/2 cup salt
to
3 quarts water).
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